Singer & Songwriter.
Born in Maine • Launched in San Diego • Developed in Nashville • Based in the Netherlands
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Where there is music, there is life. And where there is life, there is music.
Jess searches for the beauty in the brightest and dimmest moments of life, and is passionate about sharing the words that are sometimes hard to find. An Americana singer-songwriter, she draws from Jazz, Country, Rock, and Soul to create a sound that is both classic and new. She is influenced by storytellers such as Joni Mitchell and Leon Bridges; Jazz icons Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James; country legend Patsy Cline; as well as the Spinners, Sting, and Fleetwood Mac to name a few.
Jess was born in a small island town on the coast of Maine, raised on backroads and mixed CDs. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018, where Music City (Nashville, TN) deepened her passion and curiosity for all things music - in particular, Jazz and songwriting. After college, she sought her next adventure in San Diego, CA…
North East • South • West Coast
Following months of growth and vocal exploration, she decided to dip her toes into the singer-songwriter music scene, with only two original songs and a cover in her back pocket. Within weeks, she was diving headfirst into San Diego North County’s vibrant community of original musical artists. Ever since then, she has been pushing the boundaries of what she knows: challenging herself in new venues, with new music, and performing alongside a skilled class of musicians. After a few years, Jess returned to Nashville to hone her skills, establishing herself in the city’s writer’s rounds and lighting the stage at storied venues like Bobby’s Idle Hour on Music Row. Soon, she was cutting her teeth as a regular performer at Kick Brooks’ winery, Arrington Vineyards, all while touring regularly in Maine and California. Jess believes music is shared, boundless, and deep, and loves the never-ending journey of discovery.
Jess now tours from her home base in the Netherlands. You can find her growing collection of original songs digitally available everywhere. She is currently playing live shows and developing more songs for release.
Jess Wright got her start as a Jazz singer out of college at Mr, Peabody’s in Encinitas, CA singing with local legend Tony Ortega’s band.
Formal Training & Skill:
At the University level, Jess was trained in Vocals Classically for 3 years, and in Jazz for 2 years. She also earned a General Music Minor from Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music. While finishing school, she spent evenings at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, where she has worked with esteemed musicians such as Vocalist Rachel Price (Lake Street Dive and Rachel & Vilray). Through practice and experimentation, Jess has learned to draw from the styles of Country, Rock, and Folk, making her uniquely sweet but soulful voice ideal for American styles of music.
